ODE TO A PAPER CLIP

Oh paper clip your curly bends
have saved me trouble to no ends.
You teensy-Weensy ace device,
you looped shaped beauty paper splice.
When I’m in need of a paper grip,
Your handier than a bulldog clip.


Better than a pin or clamp,
in stationary you are the champ.
Never brash, loud or snobby,
in helping hobbyists with their hobby.
With unassuming popularity,
you’ve earned yourself an emoji.


If I was thrown into the dock,
I’d unbend your wire and pick the lock,
shaping you into a key,
to escape my shackles and go scot free,
then I’d go on to sing your praise,
A glass to you, high I would raise.


Never one who’s cool or hip,
you little gem you, paper clip.


©️ 2021 Lathen Griffiths

Reviews

[Karmee]

I love this, cute write, enjoyed the format of this write as well

[Chris Shaw]

The humble paper clip has been elevated to a new status:) I very much like this poem. The format, the end rhyme and even the appreciation, that the smallest of things can play a big part. I thought about a cog in a wheel. Great write Lathe.

Chris

[Lathen Griffiths]

Thank you Chris,

Lathe

[Abhishek]

Such an amazing poem by you...
Rhyming is so amazing😍😍😍
If I was thrown into the dock,
I’d unbend your wire and pick the lock,
Superb lines😋😋

Abhishek

[Lathen Griffiths]

Thank you Abhishek, have a great week,

Lathen

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

If I was thrown into the dock,
I’d unbend your wire and pick the lock,
shaping you into a key,
to escape my shackles and go scot free,

This here is amazing, and cute and clever. I love these lines here,
This is wonderful Lathen.

[Lathen Griffiths]

Many thanks Kesch, happy Tuesday.

Lathen

[M. J. Smith]

Now that's funny! :) They make good bookmarks, too. Really cute, Sir.

[Lathen Griffiths]

Thank you Buddy, bookmarks, mmmmm what good idea.

Lathen

[M. J. Smith]

You are most welcome, Lathan.

[M. J. Smith]

You are most welcome, Lathan.